stiffens

[US]/ˈstɪfənz/
[UK]/ˈstɪfənz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.(to) become hard, (to) make strong

Phrases & Collocations

stiffens resolve

stiffens muscles

stiffens posture

stiffens fabric

stiffens air

stiffens attitude

stiffens joints

stiffens competition

stiffens emotions

Example Sentences

as the temperature drops, the material stiffens.

his resolve stiffens when faced with challenges.

the muscles stiffen after intense exercise.

her voice stiffens as she tries to remain calm.

the paint stiffens as it dries.

his body stiffens in fear at the sudden noise.

when the glue stiffens, it creates a strong bond.

she feels her posture stiffens when she is nervous.

the fabric stiffens after multiple washes.

the air stiffens with tension before the announcement.

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